Primary and Secondary Education in Thailand
Currently a 12-year system of general education is in effect, with children starting school at age 6.
- Elementary School is 6 years (ages 6-12) Grades 1-6. Culminates in the Certificate of Primary Education.
- Lower Secondary School is 3 years (ages 13-15) Grades 7-9. Culminates in the Certificate of Lower Secondary Education
- Senior Secondary School is 3 years (ages 16-18) Grades 10-12. Culminates in the Certificate of Secondary Education.
Academic year begins in June and ends in March. Education is conducted mainly in Thai with a small number of private establishments that use English.
The Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) oversees elementary and secondary education while the Office of the Vocational Education Commission (OVEC) oversees vocational education and training
Grade conversion scale for Thailand:
Grade Scale |
Grade Description |
U.S. Grade Equivalence |
4 (80-100) |
Excellent |
A |
3 (70-79) |
Good |
A |
2 (60-69) |
Satisfactory |
B |
1 (50-59) |
Pass |
C |
0 (0-49) |
Fail |
F |
Credentials:
- Certificate of Primary Education
- Certificate of Lower Secondary Education
- Certificate of Secondary Education
